Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2023

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2023

  10:29    Stu.

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Released 1st August. Wrattonbully Cabernet (65%) Shiraz (35%) blend - easy on the new oak (18%), along with the use of Foudre. 

There remains a smattering of that oak on the nose: gentle play-doh, residual spice. Fruit begins to speak, black and brambly - heavier notes come to the fore. 

Plush, velvety palate - subtle tannins. Latterly twists of black pepper, anise - the wine building in stature as it blossoms in the oral cavity. Feels good to go now - settled, assured. Yet it's of some sustained presence and that - along with history and pedigree of winemaking - informs as to its path ahead. 94

Tasted on: Thursday 10th July
Source: Sample
Price: $59
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://terreaterre.com.au/

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Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023

  11:27    Stu.

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Youthfulness and freshness are two words that spring to mind here - at least on initial showing. 

Offering fleshy nectarines and creamy notes, it starts to build with some stature: spice oak nuances in the frame. 

It needs to build some additional flesh and weight - and that will come with time. For now it's an assured wine in youth - and enjoyable at that. 92

Tasted on: Sunday 29th June
Source: Sample
Price: $50
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.angullong.com.au/

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